Patent classifications
C
C12
C12Y
305/00
C12Y305/04
C12Y305/04026
C12Y305/04026
LIMOSILACTOBACILLUS REUTERI STRAIN WITH HIGH RIBOFLAVIN PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention to the identification of a novel isolated bacterial strain, the Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain which is characterized by a naturally occurring overproduction of riboflavin (vitamin B2) compared to other known strains of lactobacilli. Said strain of the Limosilactobacillus species is deposited under accession number LMG P-32020. In a further aspect, also the uses of said L. reuteri strain are disclosed herein. In particular, the use of said strain in food and feed industry, human and veterinary health, large-scale vitamin production, cosmetics and consumer care products is disclosed.